New feed dosing and mixing concept

Together, Dinnissen Process Technology (the Netherlands) and the K-Tron
Process Group (Switzerland) are introducing a new dosing and mixing concept for
the high-quality feed industry; the Pandora End of Line Mixing
concept.

The new concept was developed especially for highly
demanding situations in which a maximum of 10 (micro) components must be mixed
quickly, carefully and extremely homogeneously. It is also particularly suitable
for situations in which it is essential to be able to switch quickly and easily
to new recipes while at the same time preventing contamination and segregation
is. Low energy consumption is an additional advantage.

Mixing quickly,
carefully and extremely homogeneouslyThe Pandora End of Line Mixing
concept works on the principle of continuous mixing, whereby ingredients are
constantly being put into and removed from a highly compact mixer. The system is
composed of several highly accurate gravimetric feeders from the K-Tron Process
Group coupled with the famous Pegasus Paddle Mixer® from Dinnissen Process
Technology. The special feeders measure the input of ingredients to the Pegasus
Paddle Mixer® very precisely. The input can range from micro-ingredients
(0.01-2% of batch weight) to extra high percentages (30-220% of batch weight).
The gravimetric feeders have very fast response times, thereby minimizing
product loss during adjustment periods.

Ultra-hygienic and effortless
switch to new recipeIn its turn, the ingenious construction of the
Pegasus Paddlemixer® allows it to mix ingredients extremely quickly and
homogeneously. For example, it mixes fragile leafy vegetables carefully and
quickly in 6-8 seconds; sticky powders or powders and liquids that are difficult
to mix are done in 30-50 seconds. The compact design of the Pegasus Paddle
Mixer® offers a great many significant advantages for the overall mixing
process. It makes it possible to clean the mixer quickly and easily, so that
switching hygienically to a new recipe becomes child's play. And since the
Pandora End of Line Mixing system can handle quantities from 50 kg to 100 tons
per hour, switching between recipes is easy even when the production capacity
per recipe varies greatly.

Easily integrated Its compact
design makes it easy to integrate the Pegasus Paddle Mixer into any location
within a new or existing production process. For example, the new mixing concept
can be integrated just before the packaging process, thereby minimizing the risk
of segregation. Finally, Pandora End of Line Mixing is especially suitable for
spraying oils and liquids onto powders, pellets and granulates.

As
stand-alone module or complete processThe Pandora End of Line Mixing
concept is presently being applied very successfully in production processes for
for adding probiotics, vitamins and minerals to feed an food products. The new
system is available from Dinnissen Process Technology or the K-Tron Process
Group in the form of a stand-alone module for integration into new or existing
production processes or in the form of a complete production process.